I've know Cindy Chong for over 15 years as a fellow parent to children…read more She's been doing our taxes for several years. She is patient, kind, and always very accommodating when I'm stressing out about taxes. She takes a step even further by questioning a relatives return when it came to a joint property venture in order to make sure we were on the same page. I no longer live in San Mateo County, but even in orange county, she is the only cpa we trust and we hope she will continue to be our cpa.​

Cindy and Associates do excellent, meticulous work. I have been with Cindy ever since she began…read morewith John Parsons Accounting firm and have been more than pleased.

I went to Murphy Financial Planning to have my taxes prepared this year and have nothing but good…read morethings to say about my experience. Lauree made the process as simple as possible, and I felt that my information was in safe and secure hands. Not only were my taxes done in a very timely manner, but every detail was explained to me so that I felt very included in the whole process, and I even received advice about how to handle some of my financial decisions for the future. I will definitely be bringing my taxes back next year! (I posted this review originally on 2/10/2013 but have since switched Yelp accounts so I'm reposting!)

I contacted Murphy Financial Planning to assist me in filing my mother's and her trust's tax…read morereturns and couldn't be happier. Lauree Murphy is extremely knowledgeable in tax returns and made it very easy for us during a difficult time after my mothers passing. She is very well organized, quick to respond to questions and very professional. I highly recommend Murphy Financial Planning for all your estate and financial planning needs.

I trust this team with all my needs. Everyone needs a CPA…read more I can go to sleep at night Gillian Smith Brighton Preschool Pacifica

Great advice, very nice and flexible. I can't say enough good things about John and his team.read more

Not only can Chuck do your taxes. He is the best. Also use him for all your Real Estate needs!read more

I had a complicated tax situation in 2025 involving multiple streams of income (1099, W2, 401k…read moreconversion, etc) and though I made quarterly payments, I knew I was going to need an expert to help minimize my tax bill. I learned about EAs from a community whatsapp and went in search of one. After looking for several weeks and reaching out to a few, it was Phuong's rapid response (by email and phone) and his kind demeanor that helped make my decision. Overall, working with Phuong was straightforward. After agreeing on an estimated cost, Phuong invited me to a secure portal to upload all of my documents. Alongside, Phuong provided a checklist to help guide all of the files/info that you should consider uploading. This was very efficient and helped expedite the process. From beginning to end, it took only a few weeks. It would've gone much faster, but I was delayed in uploading documents, so I caused the delay. Alongside, Phuong answered one-off questions as needed and quickly. And I had a lot of questions! But Phuong was always willing to help. The best part? Phuong confirmed I was actually owed a refund. I was stunned. Is there any better result than that? Of course, this means my quarterly payments were on target, but I'm not sure I would've reached the same result on my own. I can't recommend Phuong enough. He was fast, friendly and importantly, secure. I am certain I will be working with Phuong for all of my tax needs moving forward. Thank you Phuong!!

She's very nice and very knowledgeable! I feel comfortable working with her. She gave me more…read moreinformation I needed to know for the next year.

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

I had a 15-minute introductory consultation with Gary, and I cannot recommend him enough. As a…read morefirst-time small business owner, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole sole proprietorship transition. Gary was incredibly patient, helping me navigate my confusion regarding 'cash basis' accounting and clarifying why my specific contracted work resulted in a W-2 rather than a 1099. ​What impressed me most was his honesty; he explained that my current tax situation is simple enough to handle via software and encouraged me to save money by filing myself this year. He even provided AI-generated notes from our call so I could stay present in the conversation instead of scribbling notes. If you want a CPA who is knowledgeable, tech-savvy, and has high integrity, Gary is your guy

Sadly, Kim Fusch has sold her business and closed this Half Moon Bay Office.read more

Dan Miller, CPA did an incredible job for my wife and I. We had issues filing my wife's State of…read moreCalifornia tax return electronically. I filled it manually and both the Franchise Tax Board and also I got it wrong. Instead of expecting a refund, it appeared that we were going to have to pay $5,000 more. I knew that I needed the help of an accountant. I drove by Dan's practice, BAY CPA's. I went in and met Dan. He is a gentleman. He is professional. He is very competent. He looked at my files and asked for additional details. He told me to leave it with him. I got a wonderful surprise when I went to his office this morning to look at his final work. It was superb and exceeded my highest expectations. Dan had also taken the initiative and faxed all relevant documents to the Franchise Tax Board to make sure that we filed an amended return in a timely manner. Dan exceeded all of our expectations . He is now our accountant for all business and personal matters.

From the owner: Certified Public Accountant, Tax Planning & Preparation, IRS Representation, Business Entity…read moreSelection, Bookkeeping.

very rude phone assistant Her name is Amy. in Pacifica linda mar branch. I have been going there…read moreover 10 years. not no more.

I think H & R Block did a good job in general. I couldn't be happier with the customer service…read more But, here's where I must say that the cost of getting my taxes done here or any of their H & R offices is a rip off. This is the first time using H & R and the prices are not listed as they are billed out. There are many small line items, such as typical very small filing items that they charge for, believe me they add up and get you in the end. In years past, I would use tax-accountants with many years of direct experience and my invoices would be significantly lower. Even with more difficult and lengthy forms, I paid much less. Reconcider doing business with these guys!

There is a guy that answers the company phone line who is incredibly rude and does not know how to…read moreproperly speak to people. I don't care how long he's worked there, he should know how to have proper phone etiquette and customer support. Rude. And he didn't want to give me his name so I can make a complaint. This should be addressed because it makes the company as a whole look very bad and unprofessional.

They refused to hire me due to my immigration status. My green card is processing and I already am…read moreauthorized to work. They didn't even let me explain the situation. They need to educate themselves before making decisions like that. This is discriminatory and unlawful according to USCIS.